Tripping over the stump

 It never fails. Every time I walk that path created by digging out bushes. I trip. 

That stump is so short. You really can't see it. 

Walking over to the fire pit, and bam! I almost bite the dust. 

Surely you're asking. Why don't you get that stump out? 

Good question.

I will.

In fact, I dug out about 10 or more today. I only dig for a couple of hours or so each time I choose to clear more land. 

Back problems really keep me at a minimal. Do you experience back pain?

It's fantastic, that I'm able to do anything labor intensive in the first place. My back pain is brought on by spinal stenosis. 

At the end of an evening I just want pain relief and rest. 

Pull out some natural herbal pain killer and let's chill!

Anyhow, it looks like I will have to get that stump in the next dig. It was at the end of my shift. 🥴

You may be asking. Why would you be digging the plants out? Good question. I have it in mind that mice, rats, and other rodents would like to crawl into my space. I could have less around if I don't give them bushy areas to dig into. Besides, you can't have a campfire with bushes so close they're likely to ignite. Nor do you want to sit in a thorny area because that just increases your chances of getting stuck! 

That's never fun! 

I'm currently trying to learn how to green the desert. I will be growing plants indoors. Then try to transplant them next spring. I would like to green the desert. But! 

And that's a BIG but

That may require more than I can handle. Who possibly knows? It's worth a shot though. So, as I plant my seeds. I will snap pics and post them here for y'all to follow along. Have you got yourself on the email address list for blog updates? 

Are you a resident?

Reach out to us

Let's chat and get acquainted - neighbor! We can't wait to hear from y'all. 

Email me: phoenix@sierrablanca.blog

Welcome to Sierra Blanca, TX Blogger!

As a resident of Sierra Blanca there aren't that many people to enjoy a good barbeque with. Although, there is a shooting range the men can get together at...

Okay ladies, I know you like to lock and load too, didn't mean to leave you out. 😂 

Surely it's a male/female friendly spot where people can get their skills on point. But I'm not certain. I've never been over there with my 9. I've just seen it posted online in the Facebook group. 

(Linked here)

There are a couple of groups around social media Sierra Blanca residents can share thoughts, items for sale, and their businesses with others. I find a lot of posts on animals that's went missing. Or animals that's been found. It would appear animals are being dumped off in these areas. And I've talked with a few residents that's told me they've got a large number of dogs themselves. In fact, one resident told me they had 30 dogs! 

Yay for him, but dang it, I bet the food bill is outrageous! 

I for one couldn't handle that amount of dogs on my budget. 

This thought brings me to the reason why I've decided to blog everything Sierra Blanca, Texas. 

Upon moving out to the desert from plush trees (although many began dying around the time I chose to leave) the elements shocked me. The heat in the summer is unbearable at times and winter nights can become extremely cold too. Without electricity there are plenty of challenges to overcome. The biggest challenge for someone like me would be. How to afford all the things necessary to sustain a comfortable desert life when money is too tight to purchase enough solar, to run a heater at night, when temps are below freezing? What do I do? 

Welp, that's one thing I enjoy talking about. One thing I like to document. And one thing I feel compelled to share with everyone who wants to listen and learn. 

The second thing that compelled me to share has to do with loneliness. My closest neighbors are more than 15 minutes away in a vehicle. The ride to their place is extremely rocky and I don't feel comfortable making the drive. So what do I do with my spare time? I mean, I'm trying to "green" my land and make it a beautiful oasis of fruit trees, grass, and vegetables. But I first must learn how. I'm used to a completely different environment that's much easier to grow in. 

That takes time. 

However so, in between cooking on a fire, digging out shrubs, and stacking rocks to build with too, I must sit down. Otherwise, I'd just get burned out and quit. I know myself well. Why not take that time to share what I'm learning (by sharing viable videos and information sets of others with proven methods to help get a job done right)? 

At the same time development of community by sharing services, ideas, items for sale and whatever else Sierra Blanca seems like a good time killer! 

If you're a Sierra Blanca resident and have a good story, a history lesson, or simply want to promote a service email me at phoenix@sierrablanca.blog 

Until the next post. May all the elements treat us with care!

Toodahlou